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Can I use a 30 amp disconnect switch non fused on 30 amp breaker with wire size 8 and its running a 25 amp shop heater?
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∙ 7y ago
Yes you can. In fact you can use #10 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C because it is protected by a 30 amp rated breaker. A #8 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 40 amps. The only time you need to go to a larger size conductor is when you have to overcome voltage drop on longer runs.
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What can we do if our Curcuit breaker tripped on the heater and will not reset?
shut off the power to the box, switch out the breaker and resture the power
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What breaker will interchange with American Switch Company?
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Can you get electrocuted if the switch is off but the breaker is on?
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What is an electrical EXO switch?
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What is a non auto circuit breaker?
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What can we do if our Curcuit breaker tripped on the heater and will not reset?
shut off the power to the box, switch out the breaker and resture the power
What is the difference between disconnect switch and circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker is an automatically-operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to detect a fault condition and, by interrupting continuity, to immediately discontinue electrical flow.The term switchgear, used in association with the electric power system, or grid, refers to the combination of electrical disconnects, fuses and/or circuit breakers used to isolate electrical equipment. Switchgear is used both to de-energize equipment to allow work to be done and to clear faults downstream.
Can a 220 Volt well motor be added to a 200 amp box or does it need its own box?
The well pump breaker is installed in two slots in your breaker box. You then run the correct size cable for the amperage of the pump to the area where the pressure tank is located. install a breaker or disconnect on the wall near the pressure tank and then connect the low pressure switch to the disconnect. Connect the pump to the low pressure switch.
What does the trip free characteristic of a circuit breaker mean?
A trip free circuit breaker is one that will disconnect a circuit even if the manual switch is held at the "on" position. It is a safety feature to prevent a circuit breaker being disabled either deliberately or accidentally.
How do you disconnect the energy meter when the generator is running at our home?
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Which is easier to use a fuse or a breaker switch?
A breaker switch is easier to use.
Can you use a Circuit breaker as a switch?
Yes. But by constantly throwing the breaker handle back and forth will eventually loosen the mechanical parts inside the breaker to the point where the breaker will fail. There are breakers made for the purpose of switching, usually used in big warehouses to shut off banks of lights. The price of one breaker is probably equal to the price of about 10 standard light switches.
True or false A device that is used to open the circuit when the current flow is to great is a disconnect switch?
False. A device that is used to open the circuit when the current flow is too great is a circuit breaker or fuse.A disconnect switch is a manual device that isolates or turns off the load.
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a bad thermostat or miswire of the low voltage wiring or a bad heating relay stuck in the heating mode.
How do you keep your furnace off?
Turn the thermometer switch to offTurn the electrical service switch by the furnace to offTurn off the main breakerAfter turning off the main breaker disconnect the power line to the furnace
What causes an electrical surging sounds be when home ac unit is running?
The wiring to the unit is either not on the right type of breaker switch or the unit is not hooked up directly to the breaker box at all.
